SymbolStandardMetadata.FindBySidc Method
Gets the SymbolMetadata entry for the specified symbol.
Thread safety: This method is thread-safe.
FindBySidc(System.String sidc)
Gets the SymbolMetadata entry for the specified symbol.Syntax
public SymbolMetadata FindBySidc (
System.String sidc
)Parameters
sidc
Type: System.String
A SIDC code.
A SIDC code.
Return Value
Type: SymbolMetadata
The metadata for the symbol specified by sidc or a null reference if the symbol cannot be found.
The metadata for the symbol specified by sidc or a null reference if the symbol cannot be found.
Remarks
This method ignores the affiliation, status and other additional fields like mobility or echelon and returns the SymbolMetadata entry for the base symbol. Fields that are ignored can contain any character and the search is case-insensitive.
For example, calling FindBySidc with "S*A*MF----*****" "SFAPMF----*****", "SFAPMF----F-***" or even "S-A-MF---------" returns the same entry namely the one representing the Military fixed wing symbol.
Platforms
Windows, Linux, Android